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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.44, 12,557.22 and 3,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.44, 12,557.22 and 3,868.08 is: 5,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.44 : 12,557.22 = 3,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.44/12,557.22 = 3,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.44x = 12,557.22 × 3,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.44x = 48,572,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572,331.54/8,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.15

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